…As Senators Adamu, Al-makura, traditional rulers, others mourn
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has described the passing away of his first son, Hassan Abdullahi Sule, as a test from God.
Sule stated this while receiving condolences at the palace of his father, the Sarkin Gude, Akwanga Local Government Area of the State.
Quoting copiously from the Holy Qu’ran, the Governor pointed out how God promised to test the faith of every believer.
“I see this as a test from God,” he said, adding that, yesterday, I consoled somebody who lost his nine children and 70 cows and today, God decided to test me, to see whether I was sincere in consoling that bereaved father.
He described his late son as a calm, disciplined and obedient young man who treated his siblings equally and with mutual respect.
“He grew up carrying all his siblings along. It’s only God that has the power to take him away.
“He was the one taking decisions on our businesses. He is always on hand to advise me on what next to do, saying my schedule will not allow me to run any other businesses.
“God took him away to test my resilience and faith. God didn’t seek my advice when He gave Hassan to me and He will not seek my advice when He takes him away,” he stated.
Since the news of the passing on of the late Hassan Abdullahi Sule, Gudi, the country home of the Governor, has turned into a mecca of sorts, with prominent persons trooping in to condole the Nasarawa first family.
Among the early arrivals on Friday were the first Executive Governor of the State and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu and the immediate past Governor, Tanko Almakura.
The deceased passed on at the age of 36, leaving behind a pregnant wife. He has since been buried in Gudi according to Muslim rites.